The Piper J-2 (ICAO type J2) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 200 nm, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper J-2
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 53
- Active
- 53
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-2 J-2 | — | 500 kg | 200 nm | — | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS ATC 595
- MTOW
- 454 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 3 passengers
- Fuel
- 34 L
Continental A-40, A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 or A-40-5 (dual ignition)
Approved Type Certificate No. 595
Where to look next
Piper J-2 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper J-2 fleet — updated daily.
89 yearsmedian age
Of the 41 registered Piper J-2 with a known build year (77% of the 53 we track), the median age is 89 years.
2changed registration in 12 months
2 of the 53 registered Piper J-2 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
What is the range of the Piper J-2?
The Piper J-2 has a maximum range of 200 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper J-2 carry?
The Piper J-2 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper J-2?
The Piper J-2's maximum take-off weight is 500 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper J-2?
The Piper J-2's ICAO type designator is J2.
How many Piper J-2 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 53 registered Piper J-2 airframes worldwide.
Registered J-2 aircraft
Individual J-2 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N20078· 1957
- N19213· 1947
- N20084· 1939
- N20150· 1938
- N20161· 1938
- N17872· 1937
- N19236· 1937
- N17283· 1937
- N19263· 1937
- N19202· 1937
- N17910· 1937
- N19511· 1937
- N17287· 1937
- N19285· 1937
- N17247· 1937
- N19518· 1937
- N19599· 1937
- N20037· 1937
- N19502· 1937
- N20096· 1937
- PS-CUB· 1937
- N19510· 1937
- C-BBY· 1936
- N16769· 1936